Rishi Sunak has said it is “unacceptable” for protesters to demonstrate outside MPs’ homes.

       Speaking during a tour of North Wales on Friday, the prime minister said: “It’s simply unacceptable for intimidation or aggressive behaviour to threaten our parliamentary democracy and our freedom of expression.”

       He added that he is giving police more power to clamp down on “intimidation and aggressive behaviour”.

       James Cleverly also vowed to be vigilant against threats and pressure on MPs after Sir Lindsay Hoyle argued his actions in the Gaza ceasefire vote were motivated by concern about security.

       The home secretary told Sky News: “I’ve not had any specific threats brought to me, but we will stay constantly vigilant.

       “But the point I would make is ultimately Members of Parliament and indeed elected officials through all layers of government have got to act without fear or favour.”

       It comes after Sir Lindsay broke with convention on Wednesday to allow a vote on Labour’s Gaza ceasefire amendment to an SNP motion calling for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and Israel.

       Almost 70 Conservative and SNP MPs signed a no-confidence motion in Sir Lindsay in the aftermath.